The tablet we provide, levonorgestrel (levonelle), is effective if taken up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex, but is more effective the sooner it is taken.
Emergency Hormonal Contraception
EHC - "The Morning After Pill" - can be provided FREE of charge to all women of child-bearing age up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. The EHC we provide is levonorgestrel.
We have put together some FAQs to help you understand this service.
We recommend you complete our online EHC questionnaire. This will give you a unique code you can use when visting or calling the pharmacy, maintaining your privacy. We will email you advice and options tailored to the answers you've given.
Please call us on (023) 92 663945, call your GP or call Sexual Health Services on 0300 300 2016 if you are at all unsure whether you need Emergency Contraception.×